Law. [f. FRANK a.2 + FOLD v.2] = FALDAGE. Also Frankfoldage in same sense.
1609. Patent 7 Jas. I., in Act 5 Geo. III., c. 26, Preamb. Rents, pensions, portions, frankfolds.
1628. Coke, On Litt., 114 b. To hold … frank foldage … a man may make title by usage.
1708. Termes de la Ley, 352. Frankfold is where the Lord hath benefit of folding his Tenants Sheep within his Manor for the manuring of his Land.
